The Nation Beat transcends borders musically and literally. In 2005, with sponsorship by the Brazilian Department of Culture they became the first North American group to collaborate and record in Brazil with the legendary Maracatu Nação Estrela Brilhante led by Mestre Walter and rhythm master Jorge Martins. Which nation, and which beat? What makes this group of musicians special is that they offer no simple answers. Nation Beat plays American music…both North and South American music.